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Alibris enjoys a generally positive reputation among customers, particularly for its wide selection of used books at competitive prices and reliable shipping. Many customers appreciate the timely delivery and the ability to track orders, contributing to overall satisfaction. However, concerns arise regarding the variability in book conditions, with some items not meeting expectations, and delays in shipping for urgent needs. Additionally, the separate shipping fees for each book can deter purchases. Despite these issues, the platform remains a favored choice for many due to its extensive inventory and user-friendly website.
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Shopping is great, however, I do know that all the sellers are way over priced with the shipping because you can ship media via USPS for just a few dollars…
You had what I was looking for, I found it, ordered it, and now I'm finished. What could be easier?
You offered the best price for this new book plus I used the $5.00 coupon I'm very happy.
Easy to locate the book/CD that I am searching for. Very reasonable prices.
Lots of good books in the science fiction genre fro young adults
Thank you for honest ratings on condition of books. Will these books be deliver post or left on doorstep?
Easy to find, assess quality, place order. Thanks
I appreciate your recent email in which you found a book I was trying to order. Thanks!
Love this site! Thank you for connecting me with sources to purchase out of print books.
It let me purchase the items-I do wish you had a better breakdown of the shipping charges though. The website is pretty easy to navigate.
Alibris is always excellent. The one thing it could do to improve would be to rank the books in order of total cost i.e. Cost with shipping.
Always has the books that I am looking for at reasonable prices.
This is the easiest way for me to look for everything in one place.
Very quick and responsive website. I'm looking forward to receiving my purchase and future shopping purchases
If you find a book you want, then sign in you loose that page and have to go searching for the book again.
Been buying books through Alibris for years and am completely happy with their vendors.
Ordering process not so difficult.hoping that it will continue to be the same
Shipping is more expensive than the book, without discount for multiple books from same seller.
Shipping is pricey compared to other used book sellers, but the book prices themselves more than make up the difference. Alibris is a fine outfit and I enjoy dealing with them.
Very good, but shipping is often more than the book.
Found you had the book on bigwords but their site had changed and I couldn't get it ordered there.
It would be good to have easier to access shipping address options. Thanks very much!
I am not handy with computer orders, but it took me several tries to see how to enter the information on the new credit card.
The book I sought was available at a good price.
I am grateful that this classic work is available for a low price.
I could not find a way to apply a $15 coupon I was sent.
I've been shopping at Alibris for many years. Purchases are a breeze, it's easy to find hard to find books, and the prices are great
Answer: Let's just say, they advertise falsely. They misrepresent what they are selling. Buyer beware.
Answer: Hi Dennis, That depends on where the seller is located and where your deliver address is as well. Generally, shipments within the States are delivered within a week or so, though holiday shipping might slow down a bit. If you send us the details with your order number in an email to [email protected] we can look into the specifics for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Hi Valerie, If you have had a problem with your Visa or PayPal transactions on our site, please let us know the details at [email protected] so that we can investigate for you. Thank you for your question. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: HI Zoila, Delivery timeframes within the States are usually between 3 and 8 days, but it depends on where the seller is that is shipping the item to you. If you have already placed an order, please contact us at [email protected] with your order details and we can investigate for you. Thank you for writing. Michael B. Alibris Customer Service
Answer: Really Michael, contact you directly? Why should we have to. There is a bad trend here. Seems MANY of us contact you and you DONT respond
Answer: I saw the fake stellar reviews and did not dig deeper. I til... I had an issue. Initially, I wanted to give a small seller some business after COVID and the site looked really good. What a big mistake that was! Shame on this outfit.

